Special Instructions
Please submit Cover Letter, CV, and names of 3 professional references. References will not be contacted unless candidate reaches finalist stage.
In the cover letter, a brief description of your research questions and plans related to the role of lipids, lipoproteins, and related factors in neurodegenerative disorders is highly recommended.
Position Details
Department: Food Science
Salary Details: Salary Minimum - $63,968.
Offer Information
The final salary offer may be determined by several factors, including, but not limited to, the candidate’s qualifications, experience, and expertise, and availability of department or grant funds to support the position. We also take into consideration market benchmarks, if and when appropriate, and internal equity to ensure fair compensation relative to the university’s broader compensation structure. We are committed to offering competitive and flexible compensation packages to attract and retain top talent.
Benefits
Rutgers provides a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. The specific benefits vary based on the position and may include:
- Medical, prescription drug, and dental coverage
- Paid vacation, holidays, and various leave programs
- Competitive retirement benefits, including defined contribution plans and voluntary tax-deferred savings options
- Employee and dependent educational benefits (when applicable)
- Life insurance coverage
- Employee discount programs
Posting Summary
The successful candidate will be a highly motivated researcher that will lead research projects to investigate the role of lipids, lipoproteins and related factors in neurodegenerative disorders.
The research may include but is not limited to:
- Developing, validating, improving and applying cell-based and other preclinical models to understand the functions of lipids, lipoproteins and related factors in influencing processes relevant to neurodegeneration, including neurovascular and inflammatory dysfunction;
- Designing and conducting mechanistic studies to characterize cellular responses to lipid and lipoprotein perturbations, including changes in gene expression, enzyme activities, cellular phenotypes, and metabolite production; and
- Performing statistical analyses of human clinical and/or omics data to evaluate human relevance of findings from preclinical models.
In addition, the successful candidate will mentor graduate and undergraduate students, contribute to grant proposals, and publish their findings in peer-reviewed journals.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
- Developing, validating, improving and applying mammalian cell-based and other relevant biological models to investigate mechanisms underlying neurodegenerative diseases and how lipids, lipoproteins, and diet-related exposures may modify these processes;
- Developing, organizing and maintaining standard operating procedure documentations for relevant work in the lab;
- Performing literature review, experimental and statistical analyses, preparing peer-reviewed manuscripts, and training junior trainees.
Position Information
Position Status: Full Time
Posting Number: 26FA0812
Posting Open Date: 09/21/2026
Posting Close Date:
Qualifications
Minimum Education and Experience
Ph.D. degree in Biochemistry, Cell Biology, Food Science, Neuroscience/Neurobiology, Nutritional Science, Physiology, Vascular Biology, or a related discipline; demonstrated experience in mammalian cell culture and cell biology techniques; strong experimental design, research, organizational and communication skills.
Certifications/Licenses
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Strong biological research background, analytical skills and other relevant skills.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience in at least one of the following areas is highly desirable:
- Biological models relevant to neurodegeneration, neuroinflammation, blood-brain barrier/neurovascular biology, vascular dysfunction, or lipid metabolism;
- Strong understanding of metabolism, including the roles of lipoprotein and lipid oxidation in the development and progression of chronic diseases;
- Experience working with human clinical/omics data or preclinical animal models;
- Strong statistical and computational analysis skills, including the use of bioinformatics tools or pipelines; and/or
- Experience with analytical platforms such as chromatography and mass spectrometry in omics research.
Equipment Utilized
Equipment related to the relevant biological assays, chemical analyses, data analyses and other analyses.
Physical Demands and Work Environment
The candidate should be able to lift up to 5 kg and routinely perform laboratory tasks involving pipetting and handling of human and rodent biospecimens; the candidate should be able to work next to a biosafety hood and/or fume hood. Other relevant physical demands and work environment may be applied depending on the specific experiments.
Overview
The School of Environmental and Biological Sciences, located on the George H. Cook Campus, is one of the undergraduate schools of Rutgers University in New Brunswick, New Jersey. We pursue excellence in research, teaching, and outreach in areas of study that address the biological spectrum from molecules to ecosystems. Our emphasis is on both the fundamental sciences and the social and human dimensions. We offer 21 undergraduate majors, including plant and animal sciences, microbiology, biotechnology, agricultural business and food systems, landscape architecture, food and nutritional sciences, ecology and evolution, marine science and oceanography, environmental sciences and meteorology, human ecology, entomology, and environmental economics.
In addition to instruction in the classroom, field, and laboratory, our students have opportunities for experiential learning on and off campus, including a growing emphasis on international experiences through short- and long-term study abroad. Students also have access to a robust program of applied research and outreach hosted by the New Jersey Agricultural Experiment Station laboratories, farms, business incubators, and marine stations throughout the state.
Posting Details
Special Instructions to Applicants
Please submit Cover Letter, CV, and names of 3 professional references. References will not be contacted unless candidate reaches finalist stage.
In the cover letter, a brief description of your research questions and plans related to the role of lipids, lipoproteins, and related factors in neurodegenerative disorders is highly recommended.
Campus: Rutgers University-New Brunswick
Home Location Campus: Cook (RU-New Brunswick)
City: New Brunswick
State: NJ
Location Details: 65 Dudley Road, New Brunswick, NJ 08901
Pre-Employment Screenings
All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of all pre-employment screenings.
Immunization Requirements
Under Policy 100.3.1 Immunization Policy for Covered Individuals, if employment will commence during Flu Season, Rutgers University may require certain prospective employees to provide proof that they are vaccinated against Seasonal Influenza for the current Flu Season, unless the University has granted the individual a medical or religious exemption. Additional infection control and safety policies may apply.
Prospective employees should speak with their hiring manager to determine which policies apply to the role or position for which they are applying. Failure to provide proof of vaccination for any required vaccines or obtain a medical or religious exemption from the University will result in rescission of a candidate’s offer of employment or disciplinary action up to and including termination.
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Posting Specific Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
- Do you have authorization documents to work in the US? (Open Ended Question)
- Do you have a PhD degree?
- Yes
- No
- Not Yet: Degree in Progress
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
- Cover Letter/Letter of Application
- Curriculum Vitae
- List of Professional References (contact Info)